Can We Trust the Bible? 7 Accusations Against Scripture Answered

Can the Bible be trusted, or has it been changed, disproven, or misunderstood? Explore seven common accusations against Scripture and discover why the evidence matters.

Can we really trust the Bible? In a world filled with skepticism, questions about Scripture's reliability can leave Christians wondering how to respond. From accusations of historical inaccuracies to claims that the Bible has been changed over time, it's important to know what the evidence actually says.

In this teaching, we examine seven common accusations against the reliability of Scripture, exploring manuscript evidence, historical discoveries, early Christian writings, and the testimony of those who claimed to have witnessed the resurrection of Jesus.

Whether you're wrestling with questions about your own faith or want to be better prepared when someone challenges the Bible, this message will help you understand the evidence and respond with confidence, gentleness, and respect.

We'll explore why the New Testament has an extensive manuscript tradition, what the Dead Sea Scrolls reveal about the transmission of Scripture, how archaeology has corroborated biblical details, and what non-Christian historians wrote about Jesus. We'll also examine the testimony of the earliest followers of Christ and why their willingness to suffer for their faith matters.

But this isn't just about winning an argument. It's about knowing why we believe what we believe and being prepared to give an answer for the hope we have in Jesus.

As 1 Peter 3:15 reminds us, we should always be prepared to give a reason for our hope, doing so with gentleness and respect.

If you trust the Word enough to defend it, trust it enough to obey it.